Compliance Officer, Surveillance

Work Location :

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Compliance

Pay Detail:

$120,000 - $145,000 USD

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Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

The Global Compliance Surveillance Department is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance across TDS in accordance with the Global Compliance Operating Framework. The team is accountable for promoting regulatory compliance by developing and maintaining comprehensive Trade and Communications Surveillance programs, including identifying emerging risks and regulatory developments related to surveillance, maintaining Compliance Surveillance departmental procedures, providing relevant training for Surveillance, conducting quality assurance of alert disposition, reporting on the state of the Surveillance program to the Board, senior management, and regulators, as needed, and providing effective check and challenge.

Reporting to the Head of Surveillance Initiatives and Portfolio Management, the Associate will support the delivery and ongoing administration of the Trade and Communications Surveillance portfolio. The role will coordinate project and remediation activities, prepare governance reporting, track key milestones and issues, and work with Surveillance, Compliance, Technology, and other stakeholders to support effective and well-governed surveillance programs.

The Associate supports assigned surveillance initiatives and workstreams by conducting analysis, coordinating deliverables, maintaining documentation, and escalating risks or issues to senior team members.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

SHAREHOLDER

· Reporting: Support surveillance oversight and governance by coordinating inputs, preparing management information and status reporting, maintaining metrics, documenting actions, and tracking operational issues such as vendor incidents and surveillance outages through resolution.

· Surveillance Portfolio Management: Support the Head of Surveillance Initiatives and Portfolio Management, Technology, Trade and Communications Surveillance Leads, Chief Compliance Officers, and other stakeholders by maintaining deliverables, milestones, and project plans for regulatory initiatives, remediation activities, new surveillance deployments, and surveillance enhancements.

· Issues Management: Support the tracking and coordination of regulatory and audit remediation activities, including maintaining status updates, collecting supporting evidence, following up on actions, and escalating risks or delays.

· Read-Across Reviews: Coordinate information gathering and conduct initial analysis of relevant internal and external events, including documenting root causes, themes, emerging risks, and potential process improvements. Support preparation of findings and recommendations for review by senior team members.

· Surveillance Procedures: Support the Trade and Communications Surveillance Leads in reviewing and updating departmental surveillance procedures accurately and on a timely basis.

· Regulatory Responses: Coordinate information, maintain supporting records, validate submissions, and assist with preparing responses to regulatory inquiries, data requests, and examinations related to Trade and Communications Surveillance.

· Briefings and Presentations: Draft and coordinate summaries, presentations, briefing notes, and other materials for senior governance, Board, and regulatory discussions, subject to review by senior team members.

· Program Enhancements: Identify and contribute ideas to improve productivity, effectiveness, and operational efficiency across the Global TDS Surveillance function.

STAKEHOLDERS

· Collaborate with business, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and other partners to support an effective governance and control environment.

· Build effective working relationships and contribute to team priorities and shared results.

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

· Demonstrate strong risk awareness and support a culture of compliance, integrity, and accountability.

· Complete assigned work accurately and on time, and escalate potential compliance or operational risks promptly.

· Maintain awareness of emerging risks, industry trends, and evolving regulatory requirements relevant to Compliance and Surveillance.

· Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Depth & Scope:

· Works with guidance to manage assigned tasks and workstreams within established processes and timelines.

· Develops working knowledge of Trade and Communications Surveillance requirements, systems, processes, and controls.

· Coordinates with internal stakeholders and supports responses to routine requests from management, regulators, and internal or external auditors.

· Plans and prioritizes assigned work over short- to mid-range time horizons.

· Supports regulatory reviews, audits, and examinations through information gathering, documentation, and action tracking.

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk, compliance, or a related field.

· Approximately 4+ years of relevant experience in Compliance, Surveillance, Risk, Operations, Technology, project coordination, or consulting, including experience at a Big Four firm; Trade or Communications Surveillance experience at a financial institution is preferred.

· Experience supporting projects, remediation activities, or control initiatives related to Trade or Communications Surveillance in a regulated environment.

· Familiarity with compliance, risk management, surveillance, change management, project management, or operational processes.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate work across multiple stakeholders and priorities.

· Highest personal and professional integrity and standards to advance TD's vision and protect the brand.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate materials.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

· Ability to operate in an evolving, sometimes ambiguous, matrixed environment.

· Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a practical approach to problem-solving.

· Demonstrated ability to deliver assigned project and departmental work accurately and on time.

· Ability to identify potential risks or issues, conduct initial analysis, and escalate matters with practical options for consideration.

· Demonstrated ability to work across global teams and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

· Clear and transparent communicator who represents TD professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

*General Job Description:

The Senior Compliance Office provides advice, guidance and support to business units in adhering to regulatory/compliance requirements and assists in implementing compliance initiatives to help manage regulatory risk.

Depth & Scope:

• •Works independently as the senior officer and may coach and educate others
• •Individual contributor role providing specialized expertise or may lead a small team of specialists
• •Considered a subject matter expert within a giv